Cleveland Browns 2012 training camp highlightsThe Cleveland Browns training camp has come to an end with record attendance by fans at the practices. The camp began with Jimmy Haslam III buying the team from Randy Lerner. During camp, head coach Pat Shurmur named rookie 1st round draft pick Brandon Weeden the starting quarterback.

Cleveland Browns vs. Philadelphia Eagles

When: Friday, 7:30 p.m. 

Where: Cleveland Browns Stadium. 

TV/radio: WKYC Channel 3; WMMS FM/100.7. 

Series: Browns trail the preseason series, 4-6-0, but have won all three games played in Cleveland. Browns lead regular-season series, 31-15-1, including 17-6-1 at home and 0-1-0 in the playoffs. 

Browns update: Brandon Weeden and the offensive starters will play about a half. WR Mohamed Massaquoi will play after sitting out last week with a concussion. DE Frostee Rucker debuts after sitting out with a knee injury. TE Jordan Cameron (back) and WR Travis Benjamin will play. Rookie James-Michael Johnson will start again at outside linebacker in place of Scott Fujita. Fourth-team receivers Carlton Mitchell and Rod Windsor will need big games to survive roster cutdown. Linebacker D’Qwell Jackson returns to the lineup after sitting out the first two games with a shoulder injury. 

Eagles update: Rookie QB Nick Foles will start in place of Michael Vick (bruised ribs) and play about a half. The rest of the starters will play about a quarter. The Eagles focused on defense in the first two rounds, trading up to select defensive tackle Fletcher Cox in the first round and adding linebacker Mychal Kendricks and defensive end Vinny Curry in the second. The Eagles also traded for former Texans Pro Bowl middle linebacker DeMeco Ryans. The Eagles allowed only 11.5 points over their last four games of 2011, second only to Pittsburgh’s 7.8. Cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, who left the Patriots game with a shoulder injury, is expected to play. 

Security changes: The Browns will implement the new NFL security system that uses handheld metal detectors. Fans are asked to hold keys, cell phones and any other metal items in their hands during the process. The Browns encourage fans to arrive early. 

The line: Browns by 4. 

Next: Browns close the preseason against the Chicago Bears Thursday at 7:30 at Cleveland Browns Stadium. 

— Mary Kay Cabot

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Brandon Weeden isn't fooling himself.

He knows Friday's preseason game against the Eagles will look nothing like the rematch in the season opener on Sept. 9.

"I'd have to imagine it's going to be pretty vanilla this first time out," the Browns' rookie QB said. "Why would they come in and show us their blitzes ..? I'm going to plan like they are going to blitz and do all the things they do and then just take what they give me. But I have to say it will be a little different Week 1 than what it will be [Friday]."

Eagles coach Andy Reid said his starters will play only about a quarter. Quarterback Michael Vick will sit out with bruised ribs -- suffered in Monday night's game at New England -- and rookie Nick Foles will start.

Foles, a third-round pick out of Arizona, threw for 217 yards and two touchdowns against the Patriots. He will probably play the most of the first half, as the Eagles have just two healthy quarterbacks.

Browns coach Pat Shurmur said he hopes to play his first unit the entire first half, helping Weeden develop chemistry with his receivers.

"We've got so many weapons at our disposal, but it takes time and it takes reps and it takes confidence," Weeden said. "They have to have confidence running the routes, most importantly, and I have to have confidence pulling the trigger."

The Browns have some key issues to resolve heading into -- and after -- Friday night, especially with roster cuts to 75 players coming Monday and the final trim to 53 on Aug. 31:

• McCoy vs. Wallace: Shurmur said this week that fourth-string quarterback Thad Lewis was worth developing, which likely means McCoy or Wallace will be elsewhere this season.

McCoy and Wallace have played well in the first two preseason games -- McCoy has a team-high 105.1 passer rating and Wallace is at 102.6. The Browns are willing to trade McCoy for the right offer, and with most teams' starting quarterbacks playing into the third quarter this week, there is an increased possibility of injury. McCoy has a team-friendly salary this year ($540,000) while Wallace is being paid $2.4 million.

"They're both guys here who are fighting," Shurmur said. "They're trying to develop themselves to be the starter and when it all settles out, we'll see where they line up ... they're similar in a lot of ways."

• Gordon's development: Rookie Josh Gordon botched comeback routes in each of the first two games and nearly cost Weeden two interceptions. Gordon has picked it up at practice this week after a heart-to-heart talk with Weeden and with the coaches staying on him. He's played faster and has made some excellent catches.

The Browns are trying to simplify things for him, but he needs to show that he can soon handle the demands of the NFL.

"He's making a steady climb through this training camp," Shurmur said. "When he came into camp, he had to kind of run himself into wide-receiver shape. That runs parallel with learning the offense and then the details of it. Then the great amount of challenge you get from our defense in practice, and he's really had three game-day environments -- the scrimmage in the stadium and then of course the Detroit and Green Bay game. I think he responded well by improving in each setting."

• Haden and Patterson: When training camp started, cornerback was a position of strength, but now the availability of corner Joe Haden and nickel back Dimitri Patterson is in doubt. A reported failed drug test could lead to a four-game suspension for Haden, and Patterson hurt his ankle in the first preseason game against Detroit.

Patterson hasn't been seen at practice since and the Browns haven't addressed the injury. The Browns have not disclosed whether they've heard anything from the league regarding Haden, but must prepare for four games without him.

If Haden and Patterson are out to start the season, second-year corner Buster Skrine would start opposite Sheldon Brown and rookie Trevin Wade would be the nickel. Skrine and Wade need to show they can step into the spotlight and excel.

• Moore is less: Tight end Evan Moore, fourth on the depth chart, needs a good showing the next two games. He should get plenty of time against the Eagles, as starter Ben Watson is still being held out with an undisclosed injury.

In Detroit, Moore caught two of the three passes thrown to him for 31 yards, and in Green Bay had one catch for seven yards. The Browns have invested more than $4 million in Moore since September -- including a $500,000 roster bonus in March -- so it'd seem they'd want some bang for their buck. But he's keeping company with the bubble players right now, and hoping his doesn't burst.

When it comes to trimming the roster, Shurmur welcomes healthy debate.

"When you become a good team, there are tough decisions in terms of what 53 [players] you keep," he said.

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